_XLS

Basic information about _XLS file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension _XLS（*._XLS or *._xls）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the _XLS file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the _XLS file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the _XLS file with their brief description and a list of programs that support _XLS file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the _XLS file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the _XLS file?
How to open a _XLS file?
What programs do I need to open a _XLS file?
What programs help to create and edit a _XLS file?
How to convert _XLS files to another file format?
How to convert another files to _XLS file format?

1.Detail information about _XLS file extension: Microsoft Excel Workbook

Software programs that will open, edit or convert _XLS files
File type	Microsoft Excel Workbook	Category	Spreadsheet Files
Developer	Microsoft	File format	N/A
Description	_XLS file is a Microsoft Excel Workbook developed by Microsoft. The _xls file extension is associated with the Microsoft Excel. File contains Excel workbook (spreadsheet). The _xls file extension is not default file extension used by the Excel. Excel uses file extension xls, but some e-mail clients rename xls to _xls to protect computer against malicious macros, that can contain Excel spreadsheets. When they rename xls to _xls Excel can not open this spreadsheet. If you save the Excel spreadsheet with _xls file extension to the computer and rename the file extension to xls, Excel will be able to open this file.
Windows	Microsoft Excel Microsoft Excel Viewer Microsoft Office
macOS	Microsoft Excel for Mac Microsoft Office for Mac

How to convert _XLS files to another file format?

There are 6 records in our database eligible for _XLS files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve _XLS to another files conversion, you may use the option.

_XLS to XLS	_XLS to XLSB	_XLS to XLSHTML	_XLS to XLSM
_XLS to XLSMHTML	_XLS to XLSX

Can't open a _XLS file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example._XLS”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the _XLS extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support _XLS file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of _XLS files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a _XLS file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a _XLS file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a _XLS file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the _XLS file is damaged.
Whether the _XLS file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the _XLS file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the _XLS file format is incompletely.
Whether the _XLS file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a _XLS file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a _XLS file.

If the _XLS file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.